After housing protests turned violent, Spain will tax seasonal rentals to build a 10 billion euro fund into first-home loans
- Posted on October 6, 2026
- By Fortune
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Spain's government has introduced a comprehensive 21-point housing reform package in response to widespread protests demanding solutions to the nation's severe housing shortage and unaffordable property prices. A key component involves implementing a new taxation system on short-term seasonal rentals, designed to generate a 10 billion euro investment fund specifically dedicated to supporting first-time homebuyers. This legislative initiative comes amid escalating social unrest and political pressure ahead of upcoming elections.
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